What is substitution?

• Substitution is where we replace letters in a formula with their values
• This allows you to find one other value that is in the formula

How do we substitute?

• Write down the FORMULA if not clearly stated in question
• SUBSTITUTE the numbers given – use ( ) around negative numbers
• SIMPLIFY if you can
• REARRANGE if necessary – it is usually easier to substitute first
• Do the CALCULATION – use a calculator if allowed